GLENFIELD GAZETTE DECEMBER 2021 ISSUE by Michael Wilkinson

DECEMBER 2021 MONTHLY NEWS, INFORMATION & ENTERTAINMENT FOR GLENFIELD

OBITUARY Dr Kenneth Victor Russell KEN RUSSELL died peacefully in October. Among many other accomplishments he was Editor of the Glenfield Gazette for 35 years, author of the Glenfield history books and a parish councillor in Glenfield for over 40 years. He was a busy man who lived life to the full and packed a great deal into his 91 years. Originally from Brierley Hill in the Black Country, he came from a poor background and won a scholarship to King Edward Grammar School in Stourbridge where his love of rugby began. His first job was at British Rail as a railway clerk before his National Service in the RAF. This was followed by teacher training college in Sheffield and further study at Birmingham University. He reached the position of Deputy Head before becoming a Lecturer at Leicester College. Ken obtained a Masters degree, then a PhD to become Dr Russell, and moved to the Law School at what is now De Montfort University. Over this period, he wrote and collaborated on many academic books in law, sociology, criminology and religious studies. Early retirement in the late 1980s was just the opportunity he needed to develop his subsidiary career in publishing. Ken had founded Russells News & Sport Agency years before. He was Midland Rugby Correspondent for the Sunday Telegraph and reported on rugby and hockey for other regional and national publications too. He kept his hand in on the academic side, editing an international legal journal until the age of 88. Somehow Ken also found the time write for the Leicester Mercury. He also of course, founded the Glenfield Gazette which he continued to edit until just last year, and was pleased to see the Gazette continue. The four Glenfield history books he researched and wrote gave him immense satisfaction and have helped to preserve memories, stories and photos of the village from across the years. Ken was also well known in Glenfield as a Parish Councillor. In over 40 years he served on most committees and was Chair in 1996. His interest in politics, and his commitment to serving the community began much earlier though. Councillor Russell was politically active in the 1950s. His first role was on the Brierley Hill Urban District Council. This youngest councillor ignored the usual advice to sit and observe for a year before attempting to make a contribution to debates, and ruffled feathers from his very first meeting (this trait continued!). He also unsuccessfully fought two General Election Parliamentary seats, Edgbaston and Shrewsbury, and was active on the Labour Party national scene. Alongside all this, he was a very involved with the Trades Councils. His interest in politics never waned, though he was frequently exasperated with our various governments. He was, like all of us, so much more than the sum of his jobs. Ken had a great appetite for travel, and crammed as much in as he could. His job took him to Las Vegas as a visiting professor, he participated in cultural exchange visits to Tahiti and India, holidayed behind the Iron Curtain and rode

the Trans-Siberian Railway. His journeys included places as varied as Guatemala, Damascus, Canada, Sweden, New York, Syndey, Cuba, Mexico, Switzerland and very many more. All this was underpinned by a restless energy, persistence and determination to make the most of each day. As a genuinely creative thinker, he was adaptable enough to deal with all that life brought. His mischievous sense of fun thankfully never deserted him. Despite the considerable demands on his time, Ken always took the opportunity to help others; as well as supporting charities, he was generous with his time and advice to many individuals over the years. Ken was rightly satisfied with his achievements, but remained a humble man, refreshingly lacking in ego. He leaves his wife Nichola and son Toby, two children Nicola and Simon and grand and great-grandchildren by an earlier marriage, and very many friends. He will be deeply missed in Glenfield and far beyond.

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News from the Glenfield Country Market THE GLENFIELD Country Market held it’s first Craft Fair in October at the Groby Village Hall.

It was a lovely event and those who came, enjoyed their visit. A few people were tentatively venturing out to join us and were able to do so safely, meeting people while purchasing a range of handcrafted goods. It has been a tough time and we were grateful and pleased to welcome those who came along to support us. As it was a popular event and in a great venue, we have decided to do it all again! A date to put into your 2022 diaries is Saturday 30th April, 10am-4pm. The Glenfield Country Market is part of a not-forprofit organisation which enables producers to sell handmade goods for sale, paying a commission to cover running costs for this weekly event. Producers cook, craft and grow and display their wares at our popular market held each Friday in St Peter’s Church Centre, Glenfield (LE3 8DP) from 9am11am. We will be very happy to see you - so do please give us a try. There are refreshments available as well as a wide range of hand-crafted goods to buy. There is an opportunity to purchase original gifts and a selection of bakes for Christmas, all specially displayed so that you are spoiled for choice! And we are now take card payments to make your shopping experience even better! We hope that this regular event will be of interest to Glenfield residents and beyond and you can be sure of a warm welcome. Thank you.

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SANTA will be continuing his tour of the village throughout December 2021 on the following dates. Mrs Santa and her helpers will be touring every Wednesday and Friday evening until 17th December 2021,

Route 3 – Friday 10th December 2021 6.00 pm Start at the Shell Garage – Left on to Groby Road – Left on to Overdale Avenue – Continue on to Branting Hill Avenue – Turn right to the road traffic island and right on the A50 – Left on to Gynsill Lane – Right on to Nursery Rise – Return to Park House via Station Road.

Route 4 – Wednesday 15th December 2021 5.45 pm Start at Park House – Right on to Stamford Street – Left on to Tournament Road – Dog Leg on to Victor Road – Right on to Clovelly Road – Left on to Glenfield Frith Drive – Left on to Salcombe Drive – Right on to Victor Road – Right on to Sports Road – Left on to Unity Road – Return to Park House.

Route 5 – Friday 17th December 2021 5.45 pm Start at Park House – Right on to Stamford Street - Left on to Chestnut Road – Left on to Ledwell Drive – Right on to Dorset Avenue – Right on to Loxley Road – Left on to Glenfield Frith Drive – Left on to Faire Road – Right on to Fairfield Crescent – Right on to Glenfield Frith Drive – Left on to Tysoe Hill – Dog Leg (right then left) on to Victor Road – Left on to Sports Road – Right on to Liberty Road – Return to Park House.

Why the world was ready for Christmas EVER WONDER why Jesus was born when He was? The Bible tells us that “when the time had fully come, God sent forth His Son…” The Jewish people had been waiting for their Messiah for centuries. Why did God send Him precisely when He did? Many biblical scholars believe that the ‘time had fully come’ for Jesus because of the politics of the time. The Roman Empire’s sheer size and dominance had achieved something unique in world history: the opportunity for travel from Bethlehem to Berwick on Tweed without ever crossing into ‘enemy territory’ or needing a ‘passport’. For the first time ever, it was possible for ‘common’ people to travel wide and far, and quickly spread news and ideas. And all you needed were two languages - Greek to the east of Rome, and Latin to the west and north. You could set sail from Joppa (Tel Aviv) and head for any port on the Med. And the Roman roads ran straight and true throughout the empire. So, the Roman Empire achieved something it never intended: it helped spread news of Christianity far and wide for 400 years. After that, the Empire crumbled, and the borders shut down. Not until the 19th century would people again roam so freely. The time for Jesus to be born, and for news of Him to be able to travel, had indeed ‘fully come’.

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Hall School NEWS Year 6 Residential LAST MONTH Year 6 went on their residential trip to Boreatton Park. They had an absolutely fantastic time, taking part in a huge variety of outdoor activities to help build resilience, team work and self-belief. Activities included canoeing, raft building and climbing activities. On returning from the trip the children presented their highlights from the trip in an assembly for their parents. The trip will have created many memories that will last a lifetime for the children.

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Happy Christmas from the Parish Council GLENFIELD PARISH COUNCIL wish all our residents a Happy Christmas and a prosperous and Healthy New Year.

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REMEMBRANCE is an important occasion for many people. At The Hall we try to ensure that all children understand the importance of it. All children in Year 2 complete a topic on Remembrance to ensure they understand how and why it is marked. The topic was introduced with a visit to St Peter’s church in Glenfield. The children had the opportunity to explore the war memorial and spoke to Reverend Richard about some of the soldiers who were buried in other parts of the church grounds. Back in school Year 2 helped us mark the occasion by leading an assembly. The whole school observed the act of remembrance on the 11th November.

Year 4 Comedy Workshop IN NOVEMBER our Y4 children took part in a comedy workshop, led by local comedian Rob Gee, as part of the UK Kids Comedy Festival. It was great to see the children’s levels of enthusiasm and their team work. It certainly created a lot of laughter. Hopefully we will see some of them on stage at the next level of this competition

On the odd occasion, they may be unavailable to deliver their round, as a result of illness, work/sporting commitments or because they are on holiday. To cover these times, the Gazette is looking for local residents who may be willing to step into the breach and deliver the occasional round, as a reserve deliverer. Interested? Then please contact Mike Wilkinson at Glenfield Gazette on 0116 287 3122 or send an email with your contact details to the usual address: info@glenfieldgazette. com Deliverers are paid for their efforts - so it’s an opportunity to earn some money, see parts of the village you may not have visited, and to keep fit! Win win!

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MOTHER decided that ten-year old Cathy should get something ‘practical’ for Christmas. “Suppose we open a savings account for you?” she suggested. Cathy was delighted. “It’s your account, darling,” mother said as they arrived at the bank, “so you fill out the application.” Cathy was doing fine until she came to the space for ‘Name of your former bank.’ After a slight hesitation, she put down ‘Piggy’.

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I AM NOT a native of Leicestershire however being as I have been here over 48 years I do regard myself as a local. I was born in Worthing in Sussex. Now moving just 150 miles north you would not think things could be that different both on and off the railways how wrong I could be! I never thought I had an accent until I came here! Many things were called different things an example is a COB! A roll in Sussex. Names which I now use like “me Duck” were never used south of the Midlands. In fact I was doing a weekend of slides show in Sussex last July and went into a supermarket collecting my purchases from the girl on the till I said “Thank you me duck!” The look I got would have killed until I tried to explain what I meant! I started work from school at 15 and first had to go to Brighton for a medical. I go into see the Doctor.The room is full of cigarette smoke and he asks if I smoke. I told him no and he replied good as it will kill you, as he put out another cigarette! He gave me a book to look at which was full of coloured dots to see if I was colour blind luckily I passed and with that he gave me a paper to sign. I asked if that was it? The doctor asked if I could see and hear him and if I had walked in - I replied in the affirmative. The Doc replied great, we are short of staff, you start tomorrow and that lasted another 43 years! Ted’s Stories are all in his books via e mail edward8fw@ btinternet.com

Zinc benefits: taking tablets could ‘cut how long respiratory infections last’ and ease symptoms

How can chess help pupils? Chess is an effective and affordable educational intervention, promoting key academic and social skills that children will use throughout their lives. The game helps them to think logically and solve problems, it develops sportsmanship and resilience and it teaches children to plan ahead and take responsibility for their actions. Open to anyone regardless of gender, ethnicity, faith or disability, chess has also been positively linked with academic performance; see our research page for details of this emerging field. However, it has all-but disappeared from state schools and especially from deprived areas - which is exactly where it can have the most benefit.

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Your school will receive all the equipment (including chess sets, our curriculum, workbooks and other learning aids), free training for staff and entry to school activity days at the annual London Chess Classic.

A ZINC supplement may reduce the length of respiratory tract infections (RTI) while also easing symptoms, a new study suggests.

The study found taking zinc orally, or through a nasal spray, may ward off infection and could make people feel better more quickly. RTI’s can affect sinuses, the throat, airway or lungs, but most infections get better without treatment. Symptoms of an RTI include coughing, sneezing, stuffy or running nose, sore throat, headaches and a high temperature. The new research, from the journal BMJ Open and experts including those from Western Sydney University, did not include data specifically related to Covid-19 cases. Researchers found that taking zinc may prevent five RTIs in 100 people per month, and on average, symptoms resolved two days earlier if zinc was taken through an under-the-tongue method or as a spray.

Chess in the Community Chess is a powerful educational intervention, but that doesn’t mean that it has to stop at the classroom door. Our mission is to make chess available to EVERYONE regardless of their circumstances, and we work with communities throughout the UK to ensure that everyone can benefit from the game, providing support such as free chess sets, training in how to teach chess and access to our curriculum and other teaching materials. Chess is an ideal match with the quiet contemplation of the library, and there is a growing network of clubs nationwide.

In the group that did not take zinc, it was found that 19 more adults per 100 were still likely to have RTI symptoms seven days into their illness.

There is growing interest in the benefits of chess for senior citizens, since it can be deployed not just to keep cognitive abilities active but to tackle the growing social problem of loneliness.

Zinc, found in foods like meat, mushrooms, chickpeas, spinach, broccoli, kale, oysters and crab, is important for wound healing as it helps the immune system to function properly.

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Alleviating winter blues The darker days and nights caused by the shorter daylight hours of winter can have a huge effect on how we feel. If you find yourself wanting to eat and sleep more during winter or are less eager to get out and socialise, tips to alleviate the winter blues are at hand.

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DO YOU remember your check number Which you gave at the old Co op Before plastic cards were invented Which changed the way we now shop.

If you feel a dip in mood and a lack of enthusiasm during winter, you are not alone. Our internal patterns of sleep, appetite, sex drive, temperature, mood and activity all rely on natural light cycles. Experts recommend getting more light into our lives to help alleviate symptoms.

DO YOU remember taking the bottles back To get thruppence on each one Or eating a tanners-worth of chips From a Mercury with yesterday’s news on.

FEELING SAD? Over two million people in the UK are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The low levels of light during the winter months can cause a range of symptoms, from slowing down and lacking energy right through to severe depression. Other symptoms include feeling gloomy, lethargic and experiencing feelings of being unable to carry out our normal routine. Not wanting to go outdoors, loss of libido and craving sweet carbohydrates are also indicators of SAD. Light therapy has been shown to be extremely helpful for many sufferers and is very easy to use in the form of a lightbox, which mimics natural sunlight and can be used daily. THE GREAT OUTDOORS Many of us feel low in winter and research shows this can be related to decreased exposure to natural light. Getting outdoors each day is crucial to tackling winter blues, as it increases our exposure to sunlight and can positively impact on our mood. Not only that but being outdoors almost always means you are doing exercise – even if it’s just washing the car – and that is beneficial in itself. TEAMING UP Both exercise and socialising stimulate and boost endorphins, those wonderful feel-good chemicals in our bodies that help to lift our mood. While doing a home workout is better than nothing, it does mean you are missing out on contact with people. Ideally join a group – something like Nordic Walking or a dance class

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DO YOU remember drawing up the fire Until the old newspaper turned brown Or toasting bread on the open fire Then arguing who had the first round.

PEOPLE POWER Even if you actually quite enjoy your own company, you do need people contact too. If your family or friends don’t live nearby, make a point of having a face-to-face call instead of just messaging. Think about joining a group too. Evening classes start at many colleges in January, or find out if there’s any voluntary work you can do. Of course, if you are feeling a bit January blue, you might be thinking “I don’t have time to do any of this.” But most of us seem to find time to watch TV or do mindless internet browsing. Recognise that it’s taking the first step that’s the most difficult part, but once you do the momentum will build and before you know it, spring will be here!

NEWS from Glenfield Parish Council

Welcome to new Parish Councillor GLENFIELD PARISH Council welcomes their latest co-opted member, Cllr Martin Elliker. Cllr Elliker brings with him a vast knowledge of sustainability and sustainable growth, as well as matters concerning health and safety.

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Leicester’s home grown actor Chandni Mistry, has joined up with Fishhouse Theatre and Upstairs at the Western - Leicester’s quirkiest little venue - to bring a new show for families to life.

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The Nativity in your window THIS CHRISTMAS, why not think about putting a Nativity scene in your front window, to remind passers-by of the real reason for Christmas? And next Easter, you could put up a Christian poster or a Christian cross in your front window.

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The addition of spices, suet and alcohol to meat came about because it was an alternative to salting and smoking in order to preserve the food. Mince pies used to be a different shape - cradle-shaped with a pastry baby Jesus on top.

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“Staff in the baby room place high priority on nurturing babies’ emotional wellbeing, hence settle in well.” “Children are happy, settled and enjoy their time in the nursery.” “Staff work closely with parents to reflect routines from home, and are caring and attentive to children’s individual needs.” OFSTED quote

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Buy them books BUY YOUR children some books for Christmas. It seems that more books in your home in childhood can help stave off dementia in later life, according to a recent study.

It found that children who are exposed to the written word from a young age, form more resilience against degenerative processes which can lead to Alzheimer’s. Nurturing our brain in our early years boosts our ‘cognitive reserves’, as intellectually stimulating activities like reading create extra connections in the brain. That acts as a long-term buffer against cognitive decline in later life. The study was done at the School of Public Health at the University of Haifa in Israel.

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Glenfield Park WI WOW! WE MANAGED ANOTHER MEETING. This was our Annual Meeting. How boring you say but ,in fact, we had a good meeting albeit with depleted numbers (covid and supercold were to blame.) The committee and officers agreed to stand for another year (no arm twisting involved.) We then had an overview of the past year. This didn’t take long ( I wonder why.) We agreed it was lovely to be able to meet up again and we looked forward to the next year. Do we need to cross our fingers? Our treasurer also presented the financial statement so we can carry on, which is good news. After all this business it was enjoyable to have some social time which involved a random selection of quiz questions with varying degrees of success. For example, What is the county flower of Leicestershire? No, we didn’t know either. In fact it’s the foxglove. Another selection was about Monopoly. Perhaps we thought we might do better with this. However not having played for years, we didn’t fare much better. Perhaps you know at which property Hamleys is situated. Did you do better than us? That’s right it’s Regent Street. Still it was fun guessing and gave rise to a few laughs. Finally the highlight of the evening ... Food!!! an excellent spread provided by members in true WI tradition and an excellent end to the evening as members took the opportunity to socialise. Our next meeting is on December 3rd In the Memorial Hall and the talk is 150 years of Primary Education by Michael Dix. Do come and join us.

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News from Leicester & District Ramblers

SO BRITISH SUMMER Time has ended and the shorter colder days are upon us and we now brace ourselves for a few months of frosty mornings and cold airflows from arctic and polar regions! Notwithstanding this Rambling rolls on regardless on the seasons! Our watchword for walking in comfort year round is “There is no such thing as bad weather only bad clothing”! This is a truism as once you are kitted out with decent boots and requisite waterproof and thermal layers the pleasures of walking in like minded company remains constant. Hopefully as winter rapidly approaches us we will be spared some of the more severe restrictions of twelve months ago. If gyms and indoor sports activities were to face shutdown then the ability to exercise in the fresh air takes on added importance and we will aim, always following national guidelines, to continue our walks ranging from leisurely four milers to more energetic outings in the range from 12 to 14 miles for the more adventurous. Do continue to check our website www.new. ramblers-leicester.org. uk or our Facebook site Leicester and District Ramblers. We will be commencing sending out a resume of the weeks walks ahead every Sunday evening and whilst this will be useful to existing members remember that if you have never tried a Ramblers walk before this is your chance to try us out a couple of times to see if you would like to take out membership. • ON SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER we got together as an Association for the first time in two years to hold our AGM at Newtown Linford. In general terms our officers reports were upbeat, as an example on week commencing 8th November we had 51 walkers out on Tuesday and 55 on Thursday which is healthier than we have had for many a year.

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Make it 7,000 steps WALKING 7,000 steps a day, or the equivalent of a three-mile stroll, is enough to reduce the likelihood of death in middle age by 72 per cent. The study was done by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Their findings also suggest that there is negligible, if any, benefit to walking 10,000 steps a day, as compared to 7,000 steps.

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Change of use of land to be incorporated into the residential garden area of no.10 Poachers Close - at 10 Poachers Close, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8SF Two storey side extension and internal alterations (Revised Scheme) - at 45 Loxley Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8PG 2 x externally illuminated fascia signs - at The Railway Inn, 152 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8BR Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for the conversion of an existing garage, including removal of the garage door to be replaced with an entrance door and windows, into an incidental home office and installation of one air conditioning unit to the existing garages rear elevation - at 23 Birch Lane, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8HJ

Mushroom and leek risotto This creamy risotto is great for a quick and easy midweek supper, simply served with a leafy green salad and some warm ciabatta bread. Replace the mushrooms with small vine tomatoes fried until soft, if liked. Serves: 4 Ready in: 45 minutes • • • • • • • •

55g butter 1 tbsp olive oil 2 leeks, washed, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 225g risotto rice 900ml hot vegetable stock 175g button mushrooms, wiped 2-3 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1. Heat half the butter and the oil in a large deep frying pan. Add the sliced leeks and garlic and fry over a medium-high heat until softened but not brown. Stir in the rice and cook for one minute. 2. Add a ladleful of the hot stock to the pan and simmer gently, stirring all the time. When all the liquid has been absorbed by the rice, add another ladleful of stock. Continue adding the stock in this way until the rice is tender and has a creamy texture – this will take about 20 minutes. 3. Heat the rest of the butter in a separate frying pan and fry the mushrooms over a high heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Stir the Parmesan cheese into the risotto and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 4. Serve the risotto in warmed bowls topped with the fried mushrooms, chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.

Single storey rear extension, with internal structural works - at 74 Sports Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8AJ Removal of 11.8m High Hutchinson Elara Pole to be replaced by 20.0m High Orion Streetpole which will support 3No. SUA-7 Antennas, 3No. M-MIMO Antennas and 3No. L23 AZNC RRH’s at a maximum height of 20m - at Glenfield (Sw) Faire Road, Off Leicester Road (Dual Carridgeway), Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8EE

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Letter to the Gazette

Time to Break the Taboo – We Need to Talk About Money For Our Children’s Mental Health LAST MONTH I spoke to students, parents, and universities, as part of the government’s Talk Money Week. The conclusion? It is starkly apparent that all of us with children studying at university - or whose children one day hope to must do more to talk about students, mental health, and money.

As someone with extensive experience in the wellbeing of university students, the national state of student mental health is worse than any time in my twenty years of clinical work. The recent Kortext State of UK Student Mental Health research revealed that nearly one-third of students have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. That is

significantly more than the national average. And financial anxiety is playing a major part of this negative spiral. Things were already difficult pre-pandemic, with tuition fees rising to more than £9,000 a year, future homeownership seemingly out of reach, and hidden costs, such as textbooks, adding on thousands. This financial uncertainty had become one of the most common factors in my case work with students - leading in some cases to extreme mental health breakdowns. However, this economic pressure has massively increased since the first lockdown as, unlike other sectors, most students

received no financial support. Worse still, many had to continue paying for housing they could not live in and faceto-face lectures they could not attend, come what may. Students told us in the annual National Student Survey that they were unhappy with their universities’ responses to blended learning, citing value for money as being a real issue. This in turn has had a significant impact on their mental health, and we cannot afford to turn our back on our young people when they need us most. It is likely that this generation will be the one that pays for the pandemic, literally. It is time now to focus on how we can support them. As a starting point, please

can we all simply start to have open conversations with our children about their education finances? Money talk is still taboo for many in our society - even in close families - and if Talk Money Week allows us to open up those conversations, then that alone would make a real difference towards better financial and mental wellbeing for the students in our lives. If we don’t, we will be letting down a generation. We must act now. Please start those conversations with the students in your life today.

Dr Dominique Thompson

Student Mental Health Campaigner, and Clinical Advisor for Student Minds

DON’T BE ALONE CHRISTMAS DAY Come and Join us at ST MARY’S CHURCH ROOMS ANSTEY

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There is no charge for the day, we just want everyone to have the opportunity of being with others on what can be a lonely day If anyone would like to donate a chocolate orange/chocolates/biscuits/any non-perishable treats, there are 2 drop off points – Roy Greens in Anstey, or Markfield Community centre. Or please call me on 07979 607099. Thankyou

I tell women what they want to hear. Usually something like “Well, I’m gonna go now.”

DECEMBER 2021 GLENFIELD GAZETTE • Tel: 0116 287 3122 • Email: info@glenfieldgazette.com

Styling your hair to suit your face Visiting your hairdresser with a picture of your favourite celebrity’s latest style is fraught with danger. A good hairdresser should advise if the style will suit you or not, but even before you get to your next appointment, do a bit of homework to find out what styles to avoid. Sit in front of a mirror with your hair pulled back off your face with a band. Then use an old lipstick to draw the outline of your face onto the mirror. Now stand back and decide if your face is predominantly square, oval, heart-shaped, round or long.

Square Long straight hair will draw attention to a square face, as will a straight fringe or a centre parting. A straight bob ending at the jaw line will also emphasise a square jawline. Oval This is often referred to as the perfect face shape, so don’t detract from it with a heavy fringe or styles that bring your hair forward.

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Avoid short, full styles or anything with height, as these styles will make you look topheavy and give the appearance of a longer and narrower chin.

Avoid a centre parting, any fullness around the ears or a straight fringe as all of these will make your face appear wider. If you wear your hair long then your face will look even longer. Avoid centre partings, any style with height and don’t let your hair grow beyond your shoulders.

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GAZETTE Small Ads • Ten 500 piece JIGSAWS - all used once. Price: £20. • AL-KO GARDEN SHREDDER- 1100s - Very powerful, excellent condition. Price: £40 o.n.o. Tel: 07740 082471 (Glenfield). • Cosatto 35ixti HIGH CHAIR, melon drop, unused, in original box. Price: £70 o.n.o. Needs to be collected. Tel: 07971 835701 (Glenfield) • A vintage Webb, easy starting, 24inch cylinder (cricket pitch style) LAWN MOWER with front and rear rollers, powered by a 5hp Honda GX140 petrol engine. Price: £100 o.n.o. Text: 07766 925782 (Glenfield) • Panasonic Combi Microwave. Price: £30. Tel: 0116 287 3840 (Glenfield) • Wicker PICNIC BASKET (as new) 2 Knives 2 Forks 2 Spoons 2 Plates. (Ideal to make Christmas hamper) Price: £10. • 5 Pairs Brass DOOR HANDLES. Price: £10 the lot. • New, in packet, Sainsburys SINGLE FITTED SHEET (light blue). Price: £3 Tel: 07547 901657(Glenfield) IF YOU HAVE any unwanted items which you’d like to advertise FREE in the Gazette, please SEND DETAILS by post or email - sorry, we can’t take them over the phone. This is a service for private individuals, not businesses. Maximum 8 items please. Post to: Gazette Small Ads, PO Box 8, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9ZT or you can email details to: info@glenfieldgazette.com PLEASE ENSURE that you put ‘SMALL ADS’ in the subject line, and INCLUDE YOUR FULL POSTAL ADDRESS (not for publication, just to let buyers know where you are).

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Millennium Green News

Five bedroom detached house for sale in Waring Close, Glenfield

THE PIECE we wrote for the September issue of the Gazette, about needing help to run the Millennium Green, resulted in quite a lot of interest. As a result we met with some of those who contacted us and have begun to work together with ideas for 2022. We will begin with a community event over the Easter weekend – so watch for more details in the New Year. However, before that we are pleased to announce that, in association with Glenfield u3a, we will be resuming our annual ‘Carols on the Green’ this December to coincide with Santa’s visit to the Brantings area of the village on Friday December 10th. There will be the usual carol singing followed by the reward of mince pies and a warming fruit punch (please bring your own mugs with you if you want). We may have some music to help us along but we are sure you will all raise your voices in joyful harmonies, unaccompanied if necessary. Singing will start at 5.30pm and Santa will arrive sometime after 6.00pm. Carol sheets will be available and a torch or lantern will help if you need to remind yourself of the words. So wrap up warmly and we look forward to meeting together again after such a long time.

SITTING proudly on an elevated position at the mouth of a cul-de-sac in the thriving village of Glenfield, this detached Redrow Home was bought new by the current owners, who have carefully maintained its flawless interior. Inside, cream carpets, elegant contemporary light fittings and natural materials soften the bright neutral décor, while four highend en suites and a luxurious family bathroom serve five double bedrooms. Downstairs, the stunning dining kitchen and living room opens via bifold doors onto a large enclosed garden, becoming the perfect party space. You’ll also find separate living and dining rooms for more formal occasions and a handy downstairs cloakroom and utility connecting to the integral double garage. Property Features •

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A few thanks to people who have helped us in recent months. The Parish Council for installing 2 new refuse bins on the Green. The users of the Green who regularly pick up litter to keep things looking good, and the resident who voluntarily cleans the Green as well as the surrounding area. We now have a new stronger box to protect the water supply built by Sean Shearer who also replaced the coping stones on the wall in the garden and re-pointed any loose ones. Thanks to him for coming to our aid so quickly.

Price: £850,000 Contact Fine & Country on 0116 296 7777 or email: leicester@ fineandcountry.com or visit the website at www.fineandcountry.com

Meeting disappointment head-on. Or as I like to call it, waking up.

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Glenwatch

WHILST IT WAS pleasing to see crime rates expectedly drop during periods of lockdown, research from LSE Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) found that they once again rose in correlation with when restrictions were eased.

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As more of us are now venturing away from home more often, and the longer nights are here, now is the time to be proactive about protecting your home. Through your own actions and through investing in smart security products, you can keep your family and home safe as winter approaches. So what can you do?

Be in control of your front door IT CAN BE a little unnerving when you get an unexpected ring of your doorbell late at night. It’s important to remember that at night you should NEVER open the door to anybody you are not expecting. However, if you don’t have a viewer installed, it can be tricky to know who is calling. A video doorbell can be a great alternative, allowing homeowners to see exactly who is there without needing to open the door in person. Many doorbells offer two-way communication and allow you to store or download video recordings for future reference.

Keep valuables out of sight WHILST THIS might sound like common sense, many of us often forget to consider just how much can be seen by somebody looking in through a window. Valuables, such as electronic goods, wallets, jewellery and other expensive purchases should all be kept in closed cupboards or drawers, rather than out in the open. To give you extra peace of mind and a visible deterrent for prying eyes, a small and discrete camera will allow you to check in on your entry points, rooms and even your pets when you can’t be at home. Simply view a live feed from anywhere in the world at any time through the smartphone app for instant reassurance that your home is safe and secure.

Ensure doors and windows are shut and locked IT’S IMPORTANT not to get complacent with the more obvious ways to stay safe. It’s easy to forget to check whether a door, window or garage has been properly closed and locked, so a quick once-around the whole house to check any entry points before you go out or to bed can make a huge difference in preventing break-ins and may even enable you to spot any potential weak spots where a burglar could take advantage.

Install lighting THE DARKER nights provide would-be burglars with the opportunity to stay largely out of sight and undetected. Whilst you may have security in place, if any video cameras don’t use night-vision, this could make it difficult to identify any trespassers. A camera with a floodlight will illuminate your outdoor area if triggered by movement, acting as an immediate deterrent as well as capturing a clear recording for you. There have been several incidents reported on the Glenwatch facebook page last month, including car thieves around Dominion Road, Dorset Avenue and Meadowcroft Close. Videos of the thieves were posted on our Facebook page, or you can contact Glenwatch by email at contact@glenwatch.org.uk and on our website glenwatch.org.uk

FOR THE THIRD year in a row, 42nd Glenfield Scouts volunteered to run a water station at the LOROS Leicester Marathon. Due to flooding cancellation in 2019 and Covid cancellation 2020 this is the first time the Scouts have been able to attend. Scouts Charlie, Kurt, Isaac, Dylan and Morgan along with three leaders manned the Abbey Park Water Station in torrential rain. They handed out approximately 1,000 drinks to runners and recovered all 1,000 cups for safe disposal. Despite the rain, the Scouts enjoyed the experience and the Scout group will be volunteering again next year. To find out how you could get involved and make a huge difference to young people’s live’s whilst having fun yourself, please contact 42ndglenfieldscouts@gmail.com

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Something for everyone at Bradgate u3a!

THE u3a is a United Kingdom wide movement of locally-run interest groups that provide a wide range of opportunities for people to meet up and to explore new skills and activities together. We are an organisation for people, who are no longer in full time employment or looking forward to retirement, who wish to meet new people and enjoy exploring a wide variety of interests at low cost. We provide the opportunity for lifelong learning in its broadest sense, enabling members to share their interests, knowledge and skills. The range of activites is so broad that there really is something for everyone. The local Bradgate u3a has groups for art, canasta, card making, Come & Sing choir, carpet bowls, croquet, dry crafts, garden visits, heritage group, Knit & Natter, mahjong, military history, National Trust, petanque, stitching crafts, reading, Ride & Amble, scrabble, stitching crafts, strollers, table games, ten-pin bowling and walking. There are also monthly meetings with a speaker. There are also national groups for more specialist interests. To join up see our website at https://u3asites.org.uk/bradgate/ home for contact details or telephone the Membership Secretary on 07805 717416.

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a professional gardener for 12 years. He expertly guided us k after pollinators in ourGAZETTE garden also gave usinfo@glenfieldgazette.com some DECEMBER 2021 GLENFIELD • Tel:and 0116 287 3122 • Email: 20 important how to deal with the more undesirable visitors to our gardens. The Glenfield Gardeners’ e National collection of Achillea, a colourful Association and really versatile t and an essential one for pollinatorsNews like bees~and butterflies. He ~ Autumn OUR MONTHLY meetings resumed e fabulous examples for us in toSeptember see. with a wonderful visit by the Chelsea medal winner John Cullen.

John was very hugely knowledgeable ere visited byentertaining KarenandGimson, the despite only being a professional gardener for 12 Leicestershire and usathrough professional years. He expertly guided how to look after important pollinators in our garden and also gave us She some took of more her very us usefularound tips on how tosome deal with the visitors to our gardens. John looks after the ed undesirable gardens gave us and some National collectionand of Achillea, a colourful really versatile garden border plant and an essential one for r herbaceous borders. It was pollinators like bees and butterflies. He brought along some fabulous examples for us to see. some of the quirky gardens that IN OCTOBER, we were visited by Karen Gimson, NGS speaker for Leicestershire and a professional nts the have, particularly those with garden designer. She took us around some of her Ourspectacular annual supper designed gardensin and November gave us some planting ideas for herbaceous borders. It was interesting e with singer Holly providing the to seeguest some of the quirky gardens that Reynolds some of her clients have, particularly thoseentertainment. with unlimited budgets! esume again on January 25th with a talk by Jeff Bates. OUR ANNUAL SUPPER in November was very enjoyable with guest singer Holly Reynolds providing the entertainment. Our meetings will resume again on January 25th with a talk by Jeff Bates.

g along to listen to our speakers, we meet at 7.30pm at St. Peters If you fancy coming along to listen to our speakers, we meet at 7.30pm at St. Peters Church Hall on the fourth Tuesday every month. Tea and biscuits All welcome, please do fourth Tuesday ofof every month. Tea always and supplied! biscuits always supplied! come along and join us. For more information, see our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ e doggaglenfield come along and488784. join us. or call 07791 Happy Gardening everyone.

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By Harry Hill FROM A childhood spent making smoke bombs, killing wasps and carving soap in 70s Kent, Harry Hill then found himself in charge of hundreds of sick people as a junior doctor. Out of his depth and terrified, he chucked it all in to pursue his dream of becoming a standup comedian. Battling his way through the 90s Comedy circuit he quickly rose to become a household name and one of the UK’s most celebrated comics.

Can YOU spot the 10 differences in the cartoons above? Answers are on page 22. Good luck!

From being chased around a car park by an angry heckler, getting fired from Capital Radio and watching every episode of Freaky Eaters, to a bizarre assassination attempt and cutting up Simon Cowell’s trousers, Harry takes an honest and hilarious look at the ups and downs of his life and career through the lens of what didn’t go right.

I once took to the stage as Hamlet, which really annoyed the rest of the cast of Mamma Mia.

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St Peter’s Church News CHRISTMAS is about a thousand things, many of which we are going to enjoy resuming after an unexpected and unwelcome break last year – meeting family, singing carols and Christmas songs, even gathering with others for good food and fine wine! Whether your Christmas is all about the events – the turning on of community decorations, the fairs and craft sales, the big family gathering, the work ‘do’ – or about your own personal traditions – the house decorations, the advent calendar, the Christmas morning bacon and egg sandwich (just me?) – this year we get a renewed chance to appreciate them together. I heard the other day about someone who starts their Christmas in August by getting the December classics album on in 2021 the car. That’s a bit early for me, but it is nearly Christmas time for the annual dose ofwhich Slade inafter all the is about a thousand things, many of we areand going toWizzard enjoy resuming unexpected and unwelcomeartistes break last year – meeting family, singing carols and shops an(other Christmas are available). Christmas songs, even gathering with others for good food and fine wine!

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Did you know that Glenfield has a weekly Country Market? A wide range of homemade cakes and preserves, quality crafts, plants and home-grown produce are on sale.

Refreshments are served Free admission. Card payments now available Come along to see us and to support this local event.

Where? St Peter’s Church Centre, LE3 8DP with parking! When? Each Friday morning 9am-11am For more details contact: glenfieldmarket@gmail.com

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Corporate Social Responsibility By Lindzi Mayann IT’S MY THIRD Christmas writing for the Glenfield Gazette and so I reflected on some previous articles for inspiration. This time last year we saw the Glenfield Gazette resume following a forced break during lockdown. Happy one year to our Editor, Mike! In January 2021 I spoke about setting realistic targets for ourselves and adapting to life’s twists accordingly. We’ve just had a second year of uncertainty and I have found, yet again, my plans not quite working out the way I’d imagined. But, despite shared concerns about the future, I am feeling positive about 2022 and once again want to share and promote this outlook. CSR is a term I’ve only been recently introduced to, however the potential possibilities for positive change are clear. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is all about building back better - encouraging businesses and charities to work together to achieve goals like sustainable solutions, equality and better education. Until now, it hasn’t always been clear how to actually do this, or exactly what the options are. Embark CSR is a new and innovative company in Leicester seeking to connect profit to purpose by establishing these connections. I would like us all to spend some time as the year comes to a close reflecting on what our personal passions consist of, what could we offer to others and what ideas do we have for positive changes locally? The past two years have felt restrictive. It’s important for our wellbeing to realise there are ways we can be proactive and to make good use of any opportunities. Embark CSR has created the opportunity for action. If there are local projects that need support, causes that would benefit from awareness or issues that need addressing, we want to hear about it! The pandemic has been awful but there are positives to be found, such as new businesses arising like Embark CSR plus Better Outdoors Leicester, Strive with SanaMente and Butterfly Beacons to name a few (a quick Google search will allow you to explore.) Communities have pulled together and there is a sense that traditional ways of trade sharing and businesses being involved with their local community are returning. If you are a business owner or involved with a charity and you’d like to know more about CSR and how it can work, you can contact Embark CSR directly for a friendly chat. Call 07702 371 842 or email: info@embarkcsr.co.uk Or you’re welcome to send me an email: Lindzimayann@ outlook.com Merry Christmas everyone.

Lindzi

The Glenfield Surgery & Groby Surgery COVID19 Vaccinations / Boosters BOTH GLENFIELD and Groby Surgeries are still very busy vaccinating all eligible patients with their COVID Boosters. In total, we have now vaccinated: 1st Dose COVID19 Vaccinations 13,516 patients 2nd Dose COVID19 Vaccinations 12,602 patients Booster COVID19 Vaccinations

4,671 patients

You will be called for your COVID booster vaccination when you are eligible (6 months after your 2nd dose). Again, we would like to thank all our patients for their kind words and patience when attending for their vaccinations whether it be at Thorpe Astley Community Centre or at The Glenfield Surgery. Also, a big thank you again to all the vaccinators, admin staff and volunteers who have given up their weekends to help with the clinics and vaccinate as many patients as possible.

Flu, Shingles and Pneumococcal Vaccination Clinics In total, we have now vaccinated: Patients over the age of 65

3,947

Patients under the age of 65

7,113

We are planning to run Pneumococcal and Shingles vaccination clinics shortly. These will be held at the Glenfield Surgery for both Glenfield and Groby patients and patients who are eligible will be contacted and invited to book an appointment.

It’s Back - Ear Syringing Service WE ARE NOW pleased to offer ear syringing appointments on a Monday afternoon with our Healthcare Assistant for both Glenfield and Groby patients. Groby patients will be required to come to Glenfield Surgery for this service.

If you enjoy reading the Gazette, please pass it on to a friend or relative when you’ve finished with it. This reader did. It’s fun to share! Thanks. Did you spot all 10 differences?

1. Trouser Colour, 2. Smiley Badge, 3. Eyebrow, 4. Shoe Laces, 5. Mug, 6. Mountain, 7. Eyes, 8. Jumper pattern, 9. Moustache, 10. Stones

On the 90th day of Christmas, my true love said to me: ‘You take Christmas too seriously.’

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WELL KNOWN

PHILOSOPHERS

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IF YOU can find the names of 16 PHILOSOPHERS in the Wordsearch grid above, you could win yourself a meal for two and a bottle of house wine at The Stamford Arms in Groby.

Leicester Curry Awards Winner

Indian Fusion Charity Dinner raises £1,500 for LOROS TO CELEBRATE Indian Fusion Bar & Restaurant winning the Leicester Curry Awards 2020/2021 they organised a Fundraising Charity Dinner in Aid of LOROS on Sunday 7th of November.

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All you have to do to go into the draw is find - and mark a line EPICURUS FRANCISBACO through - the names of 16 well known philosophers. These can run vertically, horizontally or diagonally (and backwards!). Send your IMMANUELKANT JEANPAULSA marked entry forms to: I THINK THEREFORE I AM, Glenfield Gazette, PO Box 8, Markfield, Leics. LE67 9ZT to arrive by JOHNSTUARTMILL MARTINHEIDE MONDAY 20th December 2021. RENEDESCARTES SOCRATES Please remember to fill in your name and address. THOMASHOBBES The sender of the first correct entry drawn out of the hat will win the voucher for a Meal for Two and a Bottle of House Wine at The Stamford Arms, Groby - thanks to the generous sponsorship of Brian Rigby - owner of The Stamford Arms.

Find the word in the puzzle.

these 16 PHILOSOPHERS: Words can goFind in any direction. Words can share letters as they each other. ARISTOTLE • BERTRAND RUSSELL • DAVIDcross HUME •over EPICURUS

FRANCIS BACON • FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE • IMMANUEL KANT • JEAN PAUL SARTRE JOHNwords LOCKE • JOHN STUART MILL • MARTIN HEIDEGGER • PLATO 16 of 16 placed. RENE DESCARTES • SOCRATES • THOMAS AQUINAS • THOMASHOBBES

The event was a massive success and raised £1,500 for the Hospice. Indian Fusion would like Muj presents the cheque to Debbie Dickman to thanks their friends and customers for their amazing support with the event. The presentation was attended by Debbie Dickman, Supporter Engagement Co-ordinator from LOROS. Debbie said “It was a pleasure to attend and accept this donation on behalf of LOROS. The last 18 months have been an extremely difficult time for the Hospice and the support of businesses in the community raising much needed funds for the Hospice, really is appreciated.

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